Aston Villa vs Sheffield United Preview & Betting Tips - Close game at Villa Park

Aston Villa have not lost in 9 of their previous 10 home clashes with Sheffield United

Aston Villa vs Sheffield United Preview & Betting Tips

Aston Villa entertain Sheffield United at Villa Park as the Premier League returns on Wednesday evening. The two clubs are fighting for two different goals, so a tight clash is on the cards at Villa Park.

Aston Villa Form & News

Aston Villa are stuck in the relegation places. This is largely down to their leaky defence - which is the worst in the Premier League. Manager Dean Smith’s side would have been thankful for the break in action having been defeated in their previous five fixtures.

Villa went down 2-0 at Southampton in the league, before a 2-1 loss to Manchester City in the League Cup Final. Their last clash before the break was a 4-0 loss at high-flying Leicester City.

Goalkeeper Tom Heaton and striker Wesley are injured. Key midfielder John McGinn could be fit after six months out.

John McGinn friendly villa — John McGinn could be back in action for Aston Villa (Getty Images)

Sheffield United Form & News

Sheffield United are battling for a European place after a fantastic campaign. United were on a fine run of form before the coronavirus-enforced break, which included reaching the FA Cup quarter-finals.

Manager Chris Wilder’s charges beat Reading 2-1 in extra time of their FA Cup clash thanks to Billy Sharp’s strike. United’s last Premier League fixture ended in a 1-0 home victory over Norwich, with Sharp scoring again.

Wilder has a fully-fit squad with David McGoldrick, Lys Mousset, Oli McBurnie, and Billy Sharp competing to start up front.

Billy Sharp friendly — Billy Sharp has scored in 3 of Sheffield United's last 4 matches (Getty Images)

Aston Villa vs Sheffield United Head to Head

Aston Villa have a 53-29 advantage over Sheffield United, with 20 draws.

United defeated Aston Villa 2-0 at Bramall Lane earlier in the season, with John Fleck grabbing a brace.

Aston Villa vs Sheffield United Odds

Aston Villa are priced at 3.40, while Sheffield United are 2.30 favourites. A draw is coming in at 3.40.

Aston Villa vs Sheffield United Match Up

Aston Villa have done extremely well at Villa Park against Sheffield United over the years, winning 35 of their 50 meetings.

Aston Villa have not lost in nine of their 10 home clashes against Sheffield United in all competitions, including a 3-3 draw in the Championship in 2018/19.

Aston Villa vs Sheffield United Stats

Aston Villa have lost their last 5 matches (all competitions).
Aston Villa have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 13 matches (all competitions).
Aston Villa are undefeated in 9 of their last 10 home matches against Sheffield United (all competitions).
Aston Villa have drawn their last 2 home matches against Sheffield United (Championship).
Sheffield United are undefeated in their last 6 matches (all competitions).
Sheffield United are undefeated in 11 of their last 13 away matches (English Premier League).
Sheffield United have drawn 8 of their last 15 away matches (English Premier League).